Steven Banks, baritone saxophone Xak Bjerken, piano Golden SilhouettesSteven Banks, baritone saxophone; Xak Bjerken, piano Golden Silhouettes

In his Cal Performances debut, Steven Banks, the first saxophonist to win the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant, offers a whirlwind musical tour on the baritone saxophone. His recital features works by two American composers—a duet commissioned from Carlos Simon and a blues-inflected song cycle by John Musto—and cello showpieces by Beethoven and Barber.